Privacy

Privacy Statement for Unity Lodge No. 146

November 13, 2024

Thank you for visiting the Unity Lodge No. 146 website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information gathered from this website, in accordance with applicable privacy laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information through various forms on our website:

1. Forms
   • Collected Information: Depending on the form, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
   • Purpose: We use the information collected through our forms to respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form, coordinate cornerstone ceremonies, and process requests for the use of lodge space.
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
   • Our website and its domain use cookies, including cookies associated with the host of our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize your experience.
   • Some cookies may track preferences and user activity for enhanced website functionality.
   • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to gather information about site usage, including pages visited, duration on pages, and interactions with the site. This data helps us understand how visitors use the site and allows us to make improvements. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
3. Blog Post and Page Authors
   • The names associated with accounts of individuals who author blog posts and pages on this website are visible to the public.
4. Officer Information
   • Officer names and photographs are displayed on the officer pages, and officers may be referenced in various blog posts.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected from forms for communication and coordination purposes only. This includes:

• Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• Organizing and facilitating cornerstone ceremonies.
• Processing applications for the use of lodge space.

We do not share or sell your information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Disclosure of Information

In some cases, we may disclose your information:

• If required by law or to comply with a legal process.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Unity Lodge No. 146, its users, or the public.

Historical Information Collection

As part of our mission to preserve and share the history of Unity Lodge No. 146, we may post information and materials about individuals and events from more than 75 years ago. This historical information is shared for educational and heritage purposes, encouraging renewed interest in the origins and legacy of our Lodge and community.

Cookies and Third-Party Services

Our website uses cookies provided by a third-party service provider. These cookies may track user preferences, browsing activities, and session information to improve website performance and functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information provided through this website from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Statement or as required by law.

Your Rights

As a visitor to this website, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request that we correct or delete your information, as applicable.
• Opt out of cookies via your browser settings.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or how we handle your information, please contact us at master@unity146.org.

Unity Lodge No. 146
438 Skyline Vista Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630